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Patient Care Technician

DaVita

Posting Date

05/14/2026 1 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, Louisiana, 70094, United States of America

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you'll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care

  • Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment

  • Set up and maintain dialysis equipment

  • Record vital signs and patient data

  • Educate patients on treatment and kidney health

  • Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members


Requirements

  • Accredited High School diploma, general education development ("GED") credential, or equivalent

  • Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment

  • Physically able to work long shifts on your feet

  • Willing to float between local clinics if needed

  • Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, or healthcare experience


What We Offer

  • Paid training with ongoing education and career paths

  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off

  • Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave

  • Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program


Start your healthcare career with DaVita-apply now!

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

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Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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